Parents of 17,039 Essex pupils are discovering the outcome of their secondary school applications today (Friday 1 March). This is the highest number of applications we have ever received.
In total, just under 97% are being offered one of their named preferences of secondary school.
The full breakdown of figures is:
- 84.14% offered 1st preference school
- 8.65% offered 2nd preference school
- 2.28% offered 3rd preference school
- 0.96% offered 4th preference school
- 0.49% offered 5th preference school
- 0.23% offered 6th preference school
- 3.25% could not be offered any of their preferences and have been offered a place at the nearest school with space
This year, 99% of families applied online and will receive their offer by email or by logging onto the council’s website.
Councillor Tony Ball, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, said:
I am really pleased to see that, once again, we have been able to offer so many pupils their parents’ preferred secondary school place this year.
Starting secondary school is a hugely important milestone in a child’s life and I hope those embarking on this exciting next step enjoy their last few months at primary and junior school before starting their next academic adventure.
Find out more about school admissions in Essex.
